The use of digital media platforms in education has diversified teaching methods and enriched students' learning experiences. The integration of technology-based learning techniques in nursing education ensures more permanent and continuous learning for students. In this context, video-sharing platforms such as YouTube have become significant tools in education. This study aims to evaluate the usage of YouTube by nursing students for learning their courses. This descriptive-cross-sectional study includes 330 students enrolled in the 2023-2024 academic year. Data were collected face-to-face using the "Introductory Information Form" and the "Educational Purpose YouTube Acceptance Scale". It was determined that 98.5% of nursing students own a smartphone. While 60.3% of students prefer the internet for completing assignments, 71.2% watch videos online for practical lessons. Students use the internet mainly for revising topics (32.25%) and accessing information quickly (28.4%). The average score on the Educational Purpose YouTube Acceptance Scale was 3.92, with sub-dimension scores for performance expectancy, behavioral intention, social influence, effort expectancy, and trust found to be 4.02, 4.05, 3.68, 4.47, and 3.37, respectively. This study shows that nursing students are inclined to use YouTube videos for learning their courses. Producing and utilizing reliable YouTube content tailored to the nursing curriculum could contribute significantly to nursing education.
Key words: Digital learning, educational videos, nursing education, nursing students, social media, YouTube
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